iris lily flower White African Iris

iris lily flower White African IrisThe White African Iris(Fortnight Lily) is a tall grass like perennial that produces beautiful white flowers with yellow and blue purple markings. These will produce flowers that only last one day, but will quickly re bloom in cycles from Spring into Fall. With a naturally clumping growth habit, they reach 2 3' H x 2 3' W at maturity. Therefore, they're extremely low maintenance. They're also heat and humidity tolerant once established. Use them in

The White African Iris(Fortnight Lily) is a tall grass-like perennial that produces beautiful white flowers with yellow and blue-purple markings. These will produce flowers that only last one day, but will quickly re-bloom in cycles from Spring into Fall.

With a naturally clumping growth habit, they reach 2-3' H x 2-3' W at maturity. Therefore, they're extremely low-maintenance. They're also heat and humidity tolerant once established. Use them in containers, borders, mixed garden beds, near ponds, and mass plantings.

They are perennial in USDA Zones 8 to 11 and annual outside of those zones. They're a great addition to seasonal long-blooming annual containers.

White African Iris Care

Perennial in USDA Zones 8-11 and Annual in Zones 7 and below.

Plant in Full Sun to Part Sun for best results. Too little sunlight exposure leads to decreased bloom and foliage potential.

Water 2-3 times per week during the first growing season to ensure that it gets well-established.

The White African Iris will grow best in rich garden soil with good drainage.

This variety requires little fertilizer, however, a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer ensures that it will stay happy and healthy.